Shannon Myogeto served as vice president of operations for a large tire retailer for the past five years, according to a news release. But the couple wanted to open their own business and were ready to make a change.

The Georgia-based Floor Coverings International has more than 150 locations across the U.S. and Canada. The brand is known for its Mobile Flooring Showroom, which can bring samples and ideas right to customers' homes along with expert associates who can help people pick from carpet, hardwood, ceramic, tile, vinyl, bamboo, slate and other flooring options.

Ryan Johnson has been a Forum reporter since 2012 and previously wrote for the Grand Forks Herald.

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